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I was diagnosed with varicocele on left 1 month back, now i started to notice my sperm is more liquid, and not sticky like before. my semen analysis is all good, what's happening?

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SEMEN: Normal semen goes through a phase called liquifaction . This happens after a period of time after ejaculation and is normal. Grade 1 left varicoceles are exceedingly common and often are found looking for something else on ultrasound.

Answered 2/22/2013

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Varicocele: The varicocele has no effect on the consitancy of your semen. If fertility is not an issue....Don't worry.

Answered 2/22/2013

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Dr. James Eitner answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Normal: Semen consistency will vary depending on diet, hydration, illness, etc. The varicocele will not affect the consistency, only the sperm contents.

Answered 10/25/2013

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Nothing serious: Most varicoceles require no treatment unless they are very large, symptomatic, result in left testicle being smaller than right or % of motile sperm vs non-motile is low. It which case spermatic vein ligation might be considered. Liquidity or stickyness of semen, which contains sperm, could be a reflection of how frequently you ejaculate or time interval after ejaculation.

Answered 2/23/2013

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